Monthly Archives: May 2018

New Leica mirrorless camera to be announced in June (Leica C-M?)

By LR admin | Published: May 28, 2018

I started already receiving the first rumors about the next upcoming Leica camera that will be announced around June 14th as already confirmed by Dr. Kaufmann. Here is what we know so far:

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7Artisans 35mm f/2 lens review (comparison with the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH)

By LR admin | Published: May 27, 2018

In this post, I will compare the new 7Artisans 35mm f/2 lens ($289) with the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH lens model 11879 ($3,295):

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New Leica-inspired apparel from Red Dot Wear

By LR admin | Published: May 26, 2018

Check out the latest designs from Red Dot Wear, Leica Store Miami’s in-house brand of apparel and swag:

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Leica Akademie expands internationally

By LR admin | Published: May 26, 2018

The newly founded Leica Akademie has expanded internationally – see the details here. The full press release can be found after the break:

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The Leica M7 camera is now officially discontinued

By LR admin | Published: May 24, 2018
Leica M7 camera with 21mm f:3.4 Super Elmar lens

The Leica M7 camera is now officially discontinued. The M7 is currently in stock at B&H and Amazon, but once sold out, it will no longer be produced by Leica Camera. The Leica MP and Leica M-A remain the only film cameras in the current Leica’s lineup. The Leica M7 was introduced 15 years ago:

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The Leica Noctilux M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lens

By LR admin | Published: May 23, 2018

Slow news day – here are a few pictures of the new Leica Noctilux M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lens including a side-by-side size comparison with the 50mm Noctilux lens courtesy of Albert Tsai (www.alberttsaiphotography.com):

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Leica digest

By LR admin | Published: May 21, 2018

→ New: lens hood protection film for the Leica Summilux-M 50mm lens. → The new Huawei P20 Pro: the best camera of any smartphone currently on the market. → The LFI Gallery had a new makeover. → Leica Camera AG returns this year as official partner of ‘La Semaine de la Critique’ of Cannes Film […]

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Leica Camera will honor Bruce Davidson with the Leica Hall of Fame Award 2018

By LR admin | Published: May 19, 2018

Leica Camera will honor Bruce Davidson with the Leica Hall of Fame Award 2018 on June 15th. First given in 2011, this award highlights exceptional photographers for their contributions to the world of photography. Bruce Davidson’s photography has been featured in some of the most important reportages and documentary records, which have showcased everyday life […]

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